Clinical trials: Cryptococcal Infection
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Multi-center Comparison of Fluconazole (UK-49,858) and Amphotericin B as Treatment for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To compare the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole (FCZ) and amphotericin B (AMB), alone or in combination with flucytosine (FLC), as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients who have not been treated…
- Trial name
- NCT00000708
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Amphotericin Alone or in Combination With Fluconazole for AIDS-Associated Meningitis
This study will examine the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment for cryptococcal meningitis, a fungal infection common in persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the developing world.
- Trial name
- NCT00145249
- Testing
- Amphotericin B, Fluconazole
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Thailand
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cryptococcal Meningitis, Antifungal Agents
Amphotericin B for Non-HIV Cryptococcal Meningitis Patients
Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gatti are important causes of central nervous system (CNS) infections with significant mortality, remaining a great public health challenge worldwide.
- Trial name
- ABNCM (NCT06178627)
- Testing
- Amphotericin B 0.5 mg/kg/day i.v. combined with flucytosine four times per day orally for the first 4 weeks., Amphotericin B 0.7 mg/kg/day i.v. combined with flucytosine four times per day orally for the first 4 weeks.
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
Optimal Time to Start Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Adults With Cryptococcal Meningitis
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare early versus standard timing of initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with respect to clearance of Cryptococcus neoformans from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) among…
- Trial name
- Crypto (NCT00976040)
- Testing
- Early antiretroviral therapy
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Botswana-UPenn Partnership
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Multicenter Comparison of Fluconazole (UK-49,858) and Amphotericin B as Treatment for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To compare the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole and amphotericin B, alone or in combination with flucytosine, as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00002075
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cryptococcal Meningitis
CryptoART Study: Decreasing Mortality Associated With Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa
The study will determine if the initiation of a 'screen and treat' program for cryptococcal disease among HIV positive individuals decreases morbidity and mortality among individuals with CD4 count < 100 cells/mm3.
- Trial name
- CryptoART (NCT02434172)
- Testing
- Pre-emptive screening and treatment for cryptococcal disease
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 1,333 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
HIV, Cryptococcal Meningitis
The Lived Experience of Participants in an African Randomised Trial
There has been no previous qualitative study conducted in a low-income setting which has aimed to explore the experience of individuals who enrol into a clinical trial for the management of a life-threatening illness.
- Trial name
- LEOPARD (NCT04296292)
- Testing
- In-depth interviews
- Where
- 3 sites in Botswana, Uganda and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Safety and Efficacy of Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Patients With the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
To evaluate the safety, tolerance and efficacy of three different dosage regimens of Amphotericin B Lipid Complex (ABLC) compared to Fungizone (Amphotericin B) in patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00002019
- Testing
- Amphotericin B, Lipid-based, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Liposome
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
AmB Dose for Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is one of the leading opportunistic infections and one of the most common causes of death in AIDS patients. Amphotericin B (AmB) is the corner stone in CM treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04140461
- Testing
- Amphotericin B, Flucytosine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Study of Fluconazole in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Patients Who Have Not Had Success With Amphotericin B
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients who have had an unsatisfactory response to or have experienced unacceptable toxicity with amphotericin B.
- Trial name
- NCT00002306
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Safety and Antifungal Activity of Recombinant Interferon-Gamma 1b (rIFN-Gamma 1b) Given With Standard Therapy in Patients With Cryptococcal Meningitis
The purpose of this study is to examine the antifungal activity of recombinant interferon-gamma 1b (rIFN-gamma 1b) given with standard antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00012467
- Testing
- Itraconazole, Flucytosine, Fluconazole
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Peru
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- InterMune
Aspergillus Infection, Febrile Neutropenia
Ampholipad Real-World Data in Taiwan
A retrospective, post-marketing, multi-center chart review study includes patients who had been prescribed Ampholipad.
- Conditions
- Aspergillus Infection, Febrile Neutropenia, Candida Infection, Fungal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03641131
- Where
- 6 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Taiwan Liposome Company
Hiv, Cryptococcal Meningitis
Platform Trial For Cryptococcal Meningitis (PLATFORM-CM)
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection that causes a severe syndrome of meningitis that is 100% fatal without antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- PLATFORM-CM (NCT06666322)
- Testing
- Standard of care, Oteseconazole - antifungal therapy 1, Turletricin injection - antifungal therapy 2
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- David Boulware
Cryptococcal Antigenemia, HIV-1-infection
Optimizing Care for Cryptococcal Antigenemia: Evaluation of Short Course Fluconazole and ART Timing Among CrAg+ Persons With Low Titers
This randomized clinical trial will evaluate the optimal duration of fluconazole therapy and timing of antiretroviral therapy initiation among HIV-infected persons with asymptomatic cryptococcal antigenemia and low cryptococcal…
- Conditions
- Cryptococcal Antigenemia, HIV-1-infection, Cryptococcal Infection, Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Trial name
- NCT07743593
- Testing
- Immediate ART Initiation, Delayed ART Initiation, 10-Week Fluconazole
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 505 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
The Safety and Effectiveness of RMP-7 Plus Amphotericin B in Patients With HIV and Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the safety of escalating doses of RMP-7 administered in persons with HIV infection and cryptococcal meningitis and to determine the MTD of the drug.
- Trial name
- NCT00002316
- Testing
- Lobradimil, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Alkermes, Inc.
Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcus Neoformans
Operational Research for Cryptococcal Antigen Screening
This will be a stepped wedge randomized trial design to evaluate the implementation of cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening and preemptive anti-fungal therapy of HIV-infected persons entering antiretroviral therapy (ART)…
- Conditions
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcus Neoformans, Cryptococcosis
- Trial name
- ORCAS (NCT01535469)
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 3,049 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Clinical Study of ABCD in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ABCD in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in non-HIV patients at week 4, the end of induction therapy, week 10 and the end of consolidation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT05471063
- Testing
- Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion, flucytosine, fluconazole
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Advanced HIV Disease
Advanced HIV Re-engagement in Care
Adults who are hospitalized in Lusaka, Zambia, and found to have advanced HIV disease will be enrolled and randomly assigned to receive the ARC intervention or standard of care.
- Trial name
- ARC (NCT07720128)
- Testing
- ARC
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 724 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Opportunistic Infections, HIV-Related, Cryptococcal Infections
Evaluation of Advanced HIV Disease Differentiated Care Model in Malawi
This study will evaluate the implementation of an enhanced package of care, CD4 and tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan (TB-LAM) tests and the initiation of patients on TB prophylaxis [TPT and CPT], on retention in care and viral…
- Conditions
- Opportunistic Infections, HIV-Related, Cryptococcal Infections, AIDS With Tuberculosis, AIDS-related Kaposi Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT05510973
- Testing
- Enhanced package for AHD care
- Where
- 13 sites in Malawi
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Histoplasmosis AIDS
Point of Care Tests to Identify Opportunistic Infections in Advanced HIV Patients in Mexico City
In Mexico City, the main cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to be opportunistic infections (OIs). Early detection of OIs allows their timely treatment and improves their prognosis.
- Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Histoplasmosis AIDS, Tuberculosis Infection, Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Trial name
- PREVALIOCDMX (NCT05685641)
- Testing
- Histoplasma Urine Antigen Lateral Flow Antigen test, Cryptococcal Lateral Flow Antigen test, Tuberculosis-lipoarabinomannan Lateral Flow Antigen test
- Where
- 4 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Mexico